Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) runs to second base after hitting a double during the third inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in Houston. ( Jon Shapley / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) runs to second base after hitting a double during the third inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in Houston. ( Jon Shapley / Houston ... more

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Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) makes a throw to first during the third inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in Houston. ( Jon Shapley / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) makes a throw to first during the third inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in Houston. ( Jon Shapley / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) heads back to first base after beating the ball during the fourth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in Houston. ( Jon Shapley / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) heads back to first base after beating the ball during the fourth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in Houston. ( Jon Shapley / ... more

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) makes the sign of the cross after hitting a double during the sixth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in Houston. ( Jon Shapley / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) makes the sign of the cross after hitting a double during the sixth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in Houston. ( Jon Shapley / ... more

Minnesota Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe (24) argues with the umpires about a call during the seventh inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in Houston. ( Jon Shapley / Houston Chronicle ) less

Minnesota Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe (24) argues with the umpires about a call during the seventh inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in Houston. ( Jon Shapley / Houston ... more

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Minnesota Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe (24) heads back to the Minnesota Twins dugout after being called out during the seventh inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in Houston. ( Jon Shapley / Houston Chronicle ) less

Minnesota Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe (24) heads back to the Minnesota Twins dugout after being called out during the seventh inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in ... more

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) smiles after rounding the bases on Houston Astros third baseman Jed Lowrie's (8) grand slam during the sevent inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, ... more

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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) is greeted at home after Houston Astros third baseman Jed Lowrie (8) hit a grand slam during the seventh inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in Houston. ( Jon Shapley / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) is greeted at home after Houston Astros third baseman Jed Lowrie (8) hit a grand slam during the seventh inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. ... more

Houston Astros third baseman Jed Lowrie (8) is greeted by teammates in the Astros dugout after hitting a grand slam during the seventh inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in Houston. ( Jon Shapley / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros third baseman Jed Lowrie (8) is greeted by teammates in the Astros dugout after hitting a grand slam during the seventh inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in ... more

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Houston Astros center fielder Carlos Gomez (30) is greeted by teammates in the Astros dugout after scoring a run during the seventh inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in Houston. ( Jon Shapley / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros center fielder Carlos Gomez (30) is greeted by teammates in the Astros dugout after scoring a run during the seventh inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in Houston. ... more

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Trevor May (65) talks with Minnesota Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki (8), immediately before giving up a grand slam during the seventh inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, ... more

Houston Astros center fielder Jake Marisnick (6) is greeted by Houston Astros center fielder Carlos Gomez (30) after hitting a three-run home run during the eighth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, ... more

Houston Astros center fielder Jake Marisnick (6) is greeted by Houston Astros center fielder Carlos Gomez (30) after hitting a three-run home run during the eighth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, ... more

Houston Astros center fielder Jake Marisnick (6) is greeted by Houston Astros third baseman Luis Valbuena (18) after he hit a three-run homerun during the eighth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, ... more

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<center><b><big>Sept. 5: Twins 3, Astros 2</big></b>
<h3></h3> HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 5: Lance McCullers #43 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Minute Maid Park on September 5, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Eric Christian Smith/Getty Images) less

<center><b><big>Sept. 5: Twins 3, Astros 2</big></b>
<h3></h3> HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 5: Lance McCullers #43 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at ... more

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HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 5: Ervin Santana #54 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Minute Maid Park on September 5, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Eric Christian Smith/Getty Images) less

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 5: Ervin Santana #54 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Minute Maid Park on September 5, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by ... more

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HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 5: Eduardo Escobar #5 of the Minnesota Twins throws over Evan Gattis #11 of the Houston Astros to complete a double play during the fourth inning at Minute Maid Park on September 5, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Eric Christian Smith/Getty Images) less

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 5: Eduardo Escobar #5 of the Minnesota Twins throws over Evan Gattis #11 of the Houston Astros to complete a double play during the fourth inning at Minute Maid Park on September 5, ... more

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HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 5: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros throws out Kurt Suzuki #8 of the Minnesota Twins (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Minute Maid Park on September 5, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Eric Christian Smith/Getty Images) less

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 5: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros throws out Kurt Suzuki #8 of the Minnesota Twins (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Minute Maid Park on September 5, 2015 in Houston, ... more

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HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 5: Carlos Gomez #30 of the Houston Astros reacts after striking out to end the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Minute Maid Park on September 5, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Eric Christian Smith/Getty Images) less

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 5: Carlos Gomez #30 of the Houston Astros reacts after striking out to end the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Minute Maid Park on September 5, 2015 in Houston, Texas. ... more

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HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 5: Carlos Gomez #30 of the Houston Astros reacts after striking out to end the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Minute Maid Park on September 5, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Eric Christian Smith/Getty Images) less

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 5: Carlos Gomez #30 of the Houston Astros reacts after striking out to end the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Minute Maid Park on September 5, 2015 in Houston, Texas. ... more

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Houston Astros' Lance McCullers delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Houston Astros' Lance McCullers delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve throws to first base for the out on Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve throws to first base for the out on Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

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Houston Astros' Marwin Gonzalez is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a Preston Tucker double against the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) less

Houston Astros' Marwin Gonzalez is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a Preston Tucker double against the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Houston. ... more

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Houston Astros' Evan Gattis singles against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Houston Astros' Evan Gattis singles against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

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Houston Astros' George Springer steps back after striking out against the Minnesota Twins to end the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Houston Astros' George Springer steps back after striking out against the Minnesota Twins to end the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

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Houston Astros' Carlos Gomez yells after striking out against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Houston Astros' Carlos Gomez yells after striking out against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer and Carlos Gomez greet Dynamo players Will Bruin, Joe Willis, A.J. Cochran, and David Horst during batting practice before the start of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer and Carlos Gomez greet Dynamo players Will Bruin, Joe Willis, A.J. Cochran, and David Horst during batting practice before the start of an MLB game at Minute Maid ... more

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Houston Astros shortstop Marwin Gonzalez throws a shoe onto the field from the stands during batting practice before the start of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros shortstop Marwin Gonzalez throws a shoe onto the field from the stands during batting practice before the start of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / ... more

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer in the batting cage during batting practice before the start of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer in the batting cage during batting practice before the start of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer laughs with Houston Astros center fielder Carlos Gomez during batting practice before the start of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( ... more

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An Houston Astros fan during the first inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

An Houston Astros fan during the first inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

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Houston Astros catcher Hank Conger (16) tags out Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) at the plate during the first inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros catcher Hank Conger (16) tags out Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) at the plate during the first inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / ... more

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Houston Astros catcher Hank Conger (16) tags out Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) at the plate during the first inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros catcher Hank Conger (16) tags out Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) at the plate during the first inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / ... more

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Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (4) hits a single in his first at bat back from the DL during the first inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (4) hits a single in his first at bat back from the DL during the first inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / ... more

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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) hits a single during the first inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) hits a single during the first inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (4) smiles in the dugout after scoring a run on a force out by Carlos Correa during the first inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (4) smiles in the dugout after scoring a run on a force out by Carlos Correa during the first inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( ... more

Empty seats along the left field line during the first inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Empty seats along the left field line during the first inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

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Houston Astros left fielder Colby Rasmus (28) watches his two-run home run ball leave the park during the second inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros left fielder Colby Rasmus (28) watches his two-run home run ball leave the park during the second inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more

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Houston Astros left fielder Colby Rasmus (28) celebrates his two-run home run with Jed Lowrie (8) during the second inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros left fielder Colby Rasmus (28) celebrates his two-run home run with Jed Lowrie (8) during the second inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / ... more

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Houston Astros left fielder Colby Rasmus (28) celebrates his two-run home run with Marwin Gonzalez (9) during the second inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros left fielder Colby Rasmus (28) celebrates his two-run home run with Marwin Gonzalez (9) during the second inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / ... more

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Collin McHugh (31) pitches with the crowd in the background during the third inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros starting pitcher Collin McHugh (31) pitches with the crowd in the background during the third inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey (37) gets a chat on the mound after loading the bases during the fourth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey (37) gets a chat on the mound after loading the bases during the fourth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / ... more

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (4) reacts after striking out during the fourth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (4) reacts after striking out during the fourth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

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Umpire Manny Gonzalez (79) signals that Minnesota Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe (24) is safe at second base as Houston Astros first baseman Luis Valbuena (18) tries to get him to call him out during the fourth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Umpire Manny Gonzalez (79) signals that Minnesota Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe (24) is safe at second base as Houston Astros first baseman Luis Valbuena (18) tries to get him to call him out during the ... more

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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) reacts to his fly out during the seventh inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) reacts to his fly out during the seventh inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Astros do the wave during the ninth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Astros do the wave during the ninth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

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Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (4) celebrates the Astros 8-0 win over the Minnesota Twins with Jake Marisnick (6) after the ninth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (4) celebrates the Astros 8-0 win over the Minnesota Twins with Jake Marisnick (6) after the ninth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 4, ... more

Preston Tucker got the start Saturday in left field, but manager A.J. Hinch said his lineup at that positon probably will be a day-to-day decision down the stretch.

“A lot of it will depend on George (Springer) and his introduction back to right field on most days,” Hinch said. “Left field becomes the option for Colby (Rasmus) and (Jake) Marisnick and Tucker. I don’t think Marin (Gonzalez) has seen his last time out there.”

Hinch said Tucker got the start on Saturday to get a left-handed bat into the lineup against Minnesota’s Ervin Santana.

“We have an abundance of guys who deserve to play, and I’m going to try to match it up,” the manager said. “The most difficult part is that I want to keep guys fresh and involved and sharp, but I also want them to get into rhythm and play a lot. We’ll have a general lineup I’ll go with, but we’ll mix and match If the matchup is extreme.”